Wadena County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Wadena County, Minnesota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 8 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 14 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 6 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Wadena County
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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 10 N Nimrod SPC verified report
Sunday, July 5, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 66 mph
- Wind 66 mph 3 WNW Verndale SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 4 S Menahga SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 216 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Butler, or 25 miles east of Detroit Lakes, moving northeast at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Wadena County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 29, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, east-southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Wadena and Hubbard Counties. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, east-southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Wadena and Hubbard Counties. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 75 mph Wadena SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" 1 SE Wadena SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Wadena County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Wadena County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 1" 5 W Nimrod SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"
“Ping pong to golf ball sized hail. (FGF)”
- Hail 1.75" 2 NNW Sebeka SPC verified report
- Hail 1.75" Wadena SPC verified report
Friday, May 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, Roseau, Lake Of The Woods, West Marshall, East Marshall, North Beltrami, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk, North Clearwater, South Beltrami, Mahnomen, South Clearwater, Hubbard, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant.”
- Wind 50 mph Wadena County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, Roseau, Lake Of The Woods, West Marshall, East Marshall, North Beltrami, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk, North Clearwater, South Beltrami, Mahnomen, South Clearwater, Hubbard, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant.”
- Wind 50 mph Wadena County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Wadena County, MN?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 14 severe weather events in Wadena County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Wadena County recently?
Yes — 8 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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